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John Dewey: “Only deep issues or those which can be made to appear such can find a common denominator among all the shifting and…”

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Only deep issues or those which can be made to appear such can find a common denominator among all the shifting and unstable relationships.
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John Dewey

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Dewey emphasizes the importance of deep issues in unifying diverse social relationships.

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